LLM Intellectual Property and Technology

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UCAS code	1234
Duration	1 year full time 2 years part time
Entry year	2026
Campus	Streatham Campus


Typical offer View full entry requirements	2:2 Honours degree
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Why study LLM Intellectual Property and Technology at Exeter?

Learn from world-leading experts in digital copyright, trademarks and patents.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Intellectual Property law across national and international frameworks.
Apply your skills to real-world tech issues, from digital assets to biotech.
Tailor your degree with optional modules aligned to your career goals.
Join a vibrant research community through affiliation with a Law School research centre.

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Programme Director: Dr Richard Bowyer

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Personal tutor support and close contact with academic staff who are leaders in their field

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent). There’s no requirement to have studied law prior to joining the course, we welcome students from any academic background.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.

The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1.

Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Course content

This LLM offers an engaging and rigorous study of intellectual property law in the context of technological innovation. Taught by leading experts in digital copyright, trademarks and patents, the programme provides a deep understanding of national and international IP regimes.

You’ll explore how legal systems respond to emerging technologies - such as digital assets and biotechnologies - and develop the skills to critically assess and apply legal principles in real-world contexts.

The programme is highly flexible, allowing you to tailor your degree through a wide range of optional modules aligned with your interests and career goals.

Throughout your studies, you’ll be affiliated with one of the Law School’s research centres, giving you access to a vibrant academic community. You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with fellow students and academics, share ideas and receive valuable feedback - enhancing your research experience and preparing you for a successful career in IP law.

The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Modules

Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change.

Stage 1: 75 credits of compulsory modules, 105 credits of optional modules

Compulsory modules

75 credits of compulsory modules

Code	Module	Credits
LAWM640	Dissertation	60
LAWM189	Legal Research and Writing Skills	15

Optional modules

105 credits of optional modules

Code	Module	Credits
LLM Intellectual Property Law and Technology options 26-27
LAWM170	Digital Copyright Law	15
LAWM181	Regulating AI: Law, Policy and Ethics	15
LAWM167	Blockchain, Policy, Property	15
LAWM191	Law, Digital Markets and Competition	15
LAWM194	Trademarks and Patents	15
LAWM195	Copyright Law	15
LAWM196	Theories and Histories of Intellectual Property	15
LAWM197	Intellectual Property and Creative Industries	15
LAWM198	Comparative Intellectual Property	15
LAWM199	Intellectual Property and Biotechnology	15

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Fees

2026/27 entry

UK fees per year:

*£12,650 full-time; £6,325 part-time*

International fees per year:

£25,550 full-time; £12,775 part-time

Scholarships

The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships *. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship

We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.

*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details..

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Teaching and research

Learning and teaching

Formal teaching is delivered via weekly lectures or seminars, depending on group size. Course materials are delivered directly by academic staff, and you are encouraged to actively engage in discussions and debates. You will be in control of your own learning, appropriately supported by peers and staff including a personal tutor.

Assessment

As well as the dissertation, assessment is comprised almost entirely of extended coursework essays, with written examinations in some modules where appropriate.

Research

In addition to your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to benefit from a stimulating programme of research seminars designed to enable staff and postgraduate students to experience cutting-edge research by members of the academic and legal community both within and outside of Exeter.

Extra-curricular activities

Formal learning is enhanced by opportunities to participate in a range of exciting extra-curricular activities including pro bono projects, internships, mooting and networking events.

We have close and active links with Exeter Law School alumni and honorary doctorates, many of whom occupy powerful and prestigious roles in the legal community throughout the world. Where possible, we invite individuals from this community and the broader legal profession to engage with our postgraduate students, whether through research seminars or more informal events, providing you with valuable networking opportunities.

Facilities

The Lasok Law Library, located in the Forum holds in excess of 40,000 volumes and is open 24 hours a day. You can choose from diverse study spaces to suit your specific learning needs, whether dedicated quiet study, group work, or social learning over a coffee.

Our custom-built Moot Court offers students invaluable opportunities to take part in mooting activities and is equipped with the latest technology, including high-spec video conferencing.

Professor James Griffin

Professor Griffin's main area of research relates to the impact of Intellectual Property laws upon technology.

His current research interests include copyright and rationality, copyright and technology, memes and copyright, communicative theory and copyright, art and the law, and interdisciplinary research into creativity.

Professor Griffin is also involved with the development of novel technologies, such as the tracking and tracing of information through technologies such as quantum and biological computers and has been helped lead projects developing patented digital watermarks for 3D printed objects.

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Professor James Griffin

Professor Griffin's main area of research relates to the impact of Intellectual Property laws upon technology.

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Careers

Our Masters programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.

Graduate destinations

LLM graduates either continue on the academic path and pursue their studies with a PhD; others go into private practice, corporate or public employment – including international trading companies and law firms, chartering, trade, and marine insurance, the European Commission, the Governments of EU Member States as well as international and regional courts and/or organisations or NGOs.

Careers support

When it comes to securing a graduate-level position, we enjoy extremely good relations with members of the legal profession regionally, nationally and internationally. You will be supported by an Employability Officer, the wide range of services offered by Career Zone and have the opportunity to meet potential employers face-to-face through our annual Law Fair, workshops and careers sessions.

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